Ficus Elastica

Eastern Redbud

About Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud

Ficus Elastica

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Cercis

Number of Varieties

6025

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic to oblong

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

don't fertilize in winter

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Latex

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Making rubber, Making tyres

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS elastica

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Rubber Plant

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

रबड़ का पौधा

Eastern Redbud

In German

Ficus elastica

OstRedbud

In French

Ficus elastica

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

ficus

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

ελαστικός φίκος

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

fábrica de borracha

Redbud oriental

In Polish

gumy roślin

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Flexilis herba

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fabales

Family

Moraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Ficus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ficeae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

80010

1 27800

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud. Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Ficus Elastica does not have fragrant flowers. Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud

Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.